All meals and snacks onboard ??- that's a relief as I don't think papa john's would deliver that far

5th Aug 2015

Amazing price!I've done this crossing in August and it was wonderful.I then did it in October which was an absolute nightmare and I've not gone on a cruise since.This is a great deal though

5th Aug 2015

So, when onboard does all beer and food come free or do you pay? If so what price ranges are we thinking of? I'm partial to the odd gallon of carlings finest after breakfast.

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5th Aug 2015

Hylton Nesitt

So, when onboard does all beer and food come free or do you pay? If so … So, when onboard does all beer and food come free or do you pay? If so what price ranges are we thinking of? I'm partial to the odd gallon of carlings finest after breakfast.

I think you pay for alcohol however can bring some with you. There is an Irish pub on board, I guess the food you order within the pub would be free.

Edited by: "daniellndn" 5th Aug 2015

5th Aug 2015

Great deal.

5th Aug 2015

Hylton Nesitt

So, when onboard does all beer and food come free or do you pay? If so … So, when onboard does all beer and food come free or do you pay? If so what price ranges are we thinking of? I'm partial to the odd gallon of carlings finest after breakfast.

You pay for your drinks and it's not cheap plus there's an extra 15% compulsory tax/service charge on all alcohol. Unlike other cruise lines Cunard allow you to bring a couple of bottles of your favourite spirit with you but probably not crates of beer. I did a cruise a couple of years back on this ship and it is a fabulous experience but not cheap. There's also an overall £8.00 per day service charge on your bill and if you loftily take that off the staff are penalised as it's seen as a reflection on their work record particularly your personal cabin steward etc. With a pre dinner cocktail or two and a few glasses of wine you should expect a final bill of about £220 ish per head. This is proper fine first class cruising not like a lot of the huge all inclusive floating holiday camps which are on offer from other lines.

5th Aug 2015

Wouldn't mind this!

5th Aug 2015

coathanger

Remember,this is not a gentle cruise on the med.

No, its a gentle cruise across the Atlantic. Seriously the QM2 is an amazing ship and you hardly feel a thing. I've been on it across the bay of Biscay which is very choppy waters and it still glided across like a dream.

5th Aug 2015

Hylton Nesitt

So, when onboard does all beer and food come free or do you pay? If so … So, when onboard does all beer and food come free or do you pay? If so what price ranges are we thinking of? I'm partial to the odd gallon of carlings finest after breakfast.

Alcohol is about the only thing you pay for in terms of food and drink.

5th Aug 2015

Good deal, I've done a few Caribbean and one from New York going to southern Caribbean but I've always fancied the transatlantic crossing, maybe this is the one, tho the price for the return trip is great value too

5th Aug 2015

This is a 5 star ship so be prepared to add gratuities..

5th Aug 2015

coathanger

Remember,this is not a gentle cruise on the med.

no such thing as a gentle cruise on the med, done both cruises and the transatlantic nov crossing was smoother than a oct med cruise lol

5th Aug 2015

can you not come back in 3 or 4 days after arriving ?

5th Aug 2015

Booked, just waiting for confirmation from Adorecruises.uk. Was looking at crossing to NY for £599 Inside Cabin, but this is a fantastic price at £799 return. Only problem is its just a day visit to NY, not even an overnight. This works at 16 days for £799 = £50 per person per night. The food alone would cost this! Any cunard trip at £50/person per night is a bargain.

5th Aug 2015

We've done a couple or Caribbean cruise, see a different island every day for a week l, loved it but 7 days at Sea and then fly home the following day!!

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5th Aug 2015

TOPCAT

Booked, just waiting for confirmation from Adorecruises.uk. Was looking … Booked, just waiting for confirmation from Adorecruises.uk. Was looking at crossing to NY for £599 Inside Cabin, but this is a fantastic price at £799 return. Only problem is its just a day visit to NY, not even an overnight. This works at 16 days for £799 = £50 per person per night. The food alone would cost this! Any cunard trip at £50/person per night is a bargain.

Dud you read the small print? You have to take the person that posted the deal.

5th Aug 2015

good deal but i am not sure 8 days of looking at a sea in a big tin can is not my idea of fun. then £75 ish a day is cheap as you could easily pay more than that for a cheapish hotel

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5th Aug 2015

royals

good deal but i am not sure 8 days of looking at a sea in a big tin can … good deal but i am not sure 8 days of looking at a sea in a big tin can is not my idea of fun. then £75 ish a day is cheap as you could easily pay more than that for a cheapish hotel

A good price but the QM2 is quite run down these days. Was due for a refurb this year but that's been postponed. Carpets are worn, furniture is knackered and cabins are tired but the quality of the food and most of the staff are still great. Daily gratuities are expensive but most of the staff deserve them.

I'd like to know that too. Have a great cruise, book into your hotel for 3 nights, explore NY, fly home 4 nights later..... Would be fab.

Spend 8 days getting there, quick nosey around in the back of a yellow cab, and a mad rush for the airport to catch your midnight flight.....not so much

5th Aug 2015

Hylton Nesitt

how much for a Carling and half a cider and black? Roughly like.

No riff-raff allowed.

5th Aug 2015

Johnboy_1975

I'd like to know that too. Have a great cruise, book into your hotel for … I'd like to know that too. Have a great cruise, book into your hotel for 3 nights, explore NY, fly home 4 nights later..... Would be fab. Spend 8 days getting there, quick nosey around in the back of a yellow cab, and a mad rush for the airport to catch your midnight flight.....not so much

Indeed seems a waste of time to me for 1 day , if they can sell just the cruise minus the flight would be best deal , I have been to NY 12 years ago but would be nice to go again

5th Aug 2015

Dedcon

A good price but the QM2 is quite run down these days. Was due for a … A good price but the QM2 is quite run down these days. Was due for a refurb this year but that's been postponed. Carpets are worn, furniture is knackered and cabins are tired but the quality of the food and most of the staff are still great. Daily gratuities are expensive but most of the staff deserve them.

We found the opposite - ship was lovely and well maintained - didn't see worn carpets etc - but the food was not great (nice enough though Todd's was a disappointment considering it's extra ) and some of the staff were arrogant (most were great).

What a great way to spend a week though? Reading, cinema, reflecting, eating, drinking....